2008 Gmc W3500 problems

General information about Gmc-W3500
Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
Сomplaints list
Recalls list

The Isuzu Elf (Japanese: いすゞ・エルフ, Isuzu Erufu) is a medium duty truck produced by Isuzu since 1959. Outside Japan it is known as N series and Q Series. The range was originally mainly available in Japan and other Asian countries. Australia was another important market for the Elf and N series – to the extent that it was manufactured there from the 1970s using many local components. Since the early 1980s, it has also been sold and built in the United States (under the Chevrolet and GMC brands as a W-Series), and also as the Isuzu N-Series. Only North America receives the wide-cab version.

For the common Andinian market (including Chile and Peru), the truck has been assembled in the GM-Colmotores assembling plant in Bogotá, Colombia since 1991, with annual quantities already of 20,000 up to 60,000 units. Local assembly has been increasing because of increasing demand in the Colombian and neighboring markets. It carries "Tecnología Isuzu" (with Isuzu Technology) lettering.

In Indonesia, Philippines and several other countries, the Elf is not only used as a truck, but also converted into microbuses by local body makers. The lighter four-wheeled models are commonly used as an intercity Angkot or Jeepney (share taxis), as a school bus, or as an employee bus. Indonesian conversions typically use car-style hinged doors and usually resemble a high-roof van, while most conversions in Kenya, and newer ones in the Philippines often resemble a minibus, with a folding door on the side for passengers, and standing room.

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Common 2008 Gmc W3500 problems

The 2008 GMC W3500 has been subject to numerous recalls and complaints from owners, primarily related to fuel system issues, engine problems, and transmission concerns.

Engine Problems:
Engine issues have been reported in the 2008 GMC W3500, with two recalls related to engine problems. The first recall, NHTSA campaign number 10V636000, affected 2,992 vehicles and was related to engine issues that could cause the vehicle to stall or coast to a stop.

Transmission Concerns:
The 2008 GMC W3500 has also experienced transmission issues, with one recall specifically related to the transmission. NHTSA campaign number 09V042000 affected 2,836 vehicles and involved a propeller shaft that could break off while driving, leading to a loss of vehicle control or stalling.

Stuck Open Accelerator Pedal:
Recall 124538 [USA] addressed a significant safety concern where a stuck open accelerator pedal could result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash, serious injury, or death.

Fretting Corrosion:
SB-09-06-03-004A, an electrical system recall, addressed intermittent illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules. The recommended solution was to diagnose and repair fretting corrosion by disconnecting the affected connector and applying dielectric lubricant.

Loose or Unsecured Cab Stay Joint Pin:
A service campaign, Chevroletgmcisuzu service campaign, addressed a loose or unsecured cab stay joint pin in the GMC W3500, which could potentially lead to personal injury.

Transmission Slips, Will Not Shift, or Overheats:
SB-09-K-001, a powertrain recall, addressed transmission slips, will not shift, or overheats in the 4L80e, MT1, and 4L85e, MN8 transmissions. Technicians may find DTCs P0894 or P0218 stored either current or in history. These conditions may be caused by friction material debonding from the torque converter clutch piston or clutch packs.

Engine and Engine Cooling Issues:
CB-09-B-001, an unknown or other recall, addressed hard start/no start, rough, misfire, unstable or incorrect idle, surges, lack of power, hesi, and engine cooling issues in the GMC W3500. This recall was specific to diesel engines.

2008 Gmc W3500 car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc W3500 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

Service brakes problems
Hydraulic problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2008 Gmc W3500 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

2008 Gmc W3500 complaints

The NHTSA has received 1 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2008 Gmc W3500.

2010-11-23

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2010-10-24
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Summary: WE RENTED A 16 FOOT BOX TRUCK IN ILLINOIS TO TRAVEL TO MA FROM BUDGET RENTAL TRUCKS AKA AVIS. WE CALCULATED THE TIME OF THE TRIP TO BE APPROXIMATELY 18 HOURS. WE HAD LEFT CHICAGO AT 3:00PM AND DECIDED TO DRIVE TILL AROUND MIDNIGHT. WE HAD DRIVEN 9 HOURS. WE SPENT THE NIGHT AT A HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS IN OHIO. WE HAD 9 MORE HOURS THE FOLLOWING DAY TO DRIVE. WE HAD BEEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 7 HOURS WHEN OUR TRUCK WENT INTO A TERRIBLE CONDITION, AND THE BRAKES FAILED VIOLENTLY AND WE WERE LOSING CONTROL GOING DOWN A 4% GRADE OF 5 MILES OF A MOUNTAIN TO GET SAFELY OFF THE ROAD. THEY SENT OUT A SERVICE COMPANY 30 HOURS LATER TO TELL US IT WAS THE MASTER CYLINDER AND HE COULD NOT FIX IT. WE WOULD BE BETTER OFF DRIVING ANOTHER BUDGET TRUCK. WE THEN RECEIVED ANOTHER TRUCK AFTER THEY UNLOADED THE FIRST TRUCK AND THEN LOADED THE NEW TRUCK. MY BROTHER NOTICED WHEN WE PULLED OVER TO A TA STATION THAT THE CAR WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE TRAILER THAT WE WERE PULLING. THEREFORE THE MOVERS THEY SENT OUT DID NOT KNOW HOW TO PROPERLY ATTACH A CAR TO A TRAILER THAT COULD OF LED TO US LOOSING THE VEHICLE ONTO AN INTERSTATE WITH TRAFFIC AND CAUSING SERIOUS ISSUES FOR OTHER COMPUTERS ON THE ROAD. *TR

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2008 Gmc W3500 recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2008 Gmc W3500.

2017-05-17

Manufacturer: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Summary: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2012-2013 Isuzu NPR and NPR HD vehicles and 2008-2009 GMC W3500 and GMC W4500 vehicles. The affected vehicles, equipped with a gasoline-powered engine, have a throttle pedal that may get stuck under the steel stopper bolt, causing the pedal to remain in the full throttle position.
Consequence: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the stopper bolt with a flanged plate, to prevent lateral movement of the throttle, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2017. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.

2015-10-26

Manufacturer: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Summary: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Isuzu NPR and NPR-HD and Chevrolet W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured March 16, 2005, to August 13, 2008 and 2006-2008 GMC W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured July 18, 2005, to August 13, 2008. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may corrode and leak fuel.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Isuzu issued an interim notification to owners on December 18, 2015. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.

2009-02-04

Manufacturer: ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA
Components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Summary: IZUSU IS RECALLING 2,836 MY 2008-2009 NPR/NQR AND NRR, GMC W3500, 4500 AND 5500, CHEVROLET W3500, 4500 AND 5500 TRUCKS. THE PROPELLER SHAFT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT HIGH FREQUENCY HEAT TREATMENT. AS A RESULT, THE AFFECTED PORTION OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY NOT MAINTAIN ITS DURABILITY THROUGH THE EXPECTED VEHICLE USEFUL LIFE.
Consequence: THE PROPELLER SHAFT COULD BREAK OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVING, WHICH WOULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE STALLING AND COASTING TO A STOP, OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PROPELLER SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-866-441-9638.